Premier League commentator and ESPN FC pundit Jon Champion is of the opinion that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho should not be sympathized with because he made himself the target. Mourinho has suffered a lot of bashing in the controversies that resulted into crisis at the Old Trafford. He has been criticized for his negative attitude which caused the worst start United have recorded in almost 30 years. The former Chelsea boss have been in the news for much negative reasons especially his rift with some of his players and his bust-up with the club’s executive vice-chairman, not to say much of his swipe at the media. The Portuguese manager has claimed to be an innocent victim and has accused the media of getting at his back for no reason. Champion … [Read more...]
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Is Mourinho finally getting it right with Pogba?
There are indications that Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho is finally getting right with French midfielder Paul Pogba following latest reports that he will not blame the player for the crisis at the Old Trafford. Earlier before now, the manager and player were at loggerhead and the rift between the pair sparked tension even in the dressing room. The Portuguese manager had blamed the former Juventus player for being disrespectful to the club and also questioning his tactics and approach in public. However, calm and peace might be returning to the team according to Manchester Evening News which says Mourinho holds entourage responsible for the heat in the crisis and not the French midfielder. According to report, Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola was … [Read more...]
Why Mourinho should be blame for Rashford’s poor form
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has been a subject of worry for the England national team fans because of his misfiring in recent time. The Striker again failed to pay off the faith invested on him in front of the goal as England recorded a 0-0 draw against World Cup runner-up Croatia on Friday evening. The Red Devils striker had the opportunity to hand England a convincing victory having had two clear chances in the game but he was found wanting again. The coming of Rashford to limelight in 2016 where he had scored twice in United’s 5-1 win against Midtjylland and another brace against Arsenal some days later. The prospect seen in the 20-year-old striker has since been lost especially with the coming of manager Jose Mourinho who has not only … [Read more...]
How Mourinho ‘deceived’ fans on Pogba’s captain band stripping
Few weeks ago, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho stripped of captain band from French midfielder Paul Pogba owing to the supposed rift between them. The United boss had before the entire team squad told the World Cup winner who has captained the side on two occasions that he will never have an opportunity to do that again. Pogba has been accused of insubordination and also disrespecting the club and the manager. One of the sins committed by the former Juventus player is publicly questioning the tactics employed by the manager by stating that the team ought to only attack when at home. This is after United failed to defeat Wolves on September. However, it is believed that Mourinho’s decision on the player wearing the armband is “unwittingly” … [Read more...]
Revealed, United secretly approach another manager to take over Mourinho
In what seems like a secret move, Manchester United are reported to have approached Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri to come to take over from embattled manager Jose Mourinho, it was revealed. There were earlier reports that the Portuguese boss will be shown the way out of the Old Trafford owing to his inability to have control over the dressing room and also to deliver results at the club. The former Chelsea boss was also saved by the 3-2 win against Newcastle, a victory that brought calm to the heated crisis at the Old Trafford. However latest report coming from Calciomercato, United had approached the Juventus manager to come to take over from the Portuguese but he had said no to the offer. According to the report, Allegri was offered a three-year … [Read more...]
Mourinho seeks help from Chelsea pal to lure big target to United
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is desperate to have Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic Savic at the Old Trafford. Mourinho is a big fan of the player and he is ready to break the club’s transfer record to sign him having received the backing of the club. The United boss demonstrated his strong desire to have the player by travelling to East Europe to watch Savic play for Serbia against Montenegro. The UEFA Nations League ended 2 - 0 in favour of Serbia. Savic would have been a Red Devil by now should his asking price had not increased as the Portuguese manager made an attempt to sign him at the summer. With United struggling at the moment, the former Chelsea boss has made it clear the star midfielder would be tempted to the Old Trafford in the … [Read more...]
Why I want to work under Mourinho again, another Chelsea star explains
Chelsea star player Eden Hazard is now enjoying life at the Stamford Bridge with his fine form having scored 8 goals this season in all competitions as well as a number of assists. The Belgium player has been said to have found his best under new Manager Maurizio Sarri who joined the club in the summer. Before now, the Belgium international once had a difficult and frustrating career at Stamford Bridge some years ago under another coach than Jose Mourinho. Mourinho is known for his defensive mentality and that was a strange one to Hazard who is naturally an offensive player. Therefore, he could not find his best and ended up being frustrated. Notwithstanding, Hazard feels he wants an opportunity to have the Portuguese manager again as his boss in order to … [Read more...]
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